Nutrition and Hydration Policy Support Handbook for Acute Adult Inpatient Setting
Information for dietitians and other health professionals from Dietitians Australia’s Nutrition Support Interest Group - South Australia Chapter to be used as a lobbying tool or practical resource for implementing nutrition and hydration policies and procedures in Australian acute care inpatient settings.
2021-10-25 –
Position Paper/Policy Document
Guiding Food Principles - Older People
A fact sheet for professionals outlining guidelines from the British Dietetic Association (BDA) Older People Specialist Group to “help keep older people nutritionally ‘well’; highlights the need to identify and act for older people who are nutritionally ‘vulnerable’; and champion an evidence-based, ‘food first’ approach to treating malnutrition in addition to, or instead of, prescribed nutritional supplements.”
2018-11-13 –
Handout
Frailty and the NHS
Information from BDA highlighting the connection of frailty with malnutrition.
2023-06-13 –
Handout
American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand: Exercise and Fluid Replacement
A systematic, evidence-based position stand by the American College of Sports Medicine that provides guidance on fluid replacement for appropriate hydration of individuals performing physical activity. The paper summarizes evidence and provides recommendations regarding fluid and electrolyte requirements and describes the impact of imbalances on both exercise performance and health.
2024-04-05 – Position Paper/Policy Document
Making the Most of Mealtimes – Summary Sheets
Three summary sheets sharing key findings and recommendations from a research study called Making the Most of Mealtimes (M3) from the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging. The study explored what residents living in long-term care eat and drink, and what factors promote better nutrition. Topics are: Dining Rooms, Food and Beverages, and Menus.
2019-12-16 –
Handout